Dentist Near Medlock Park
Convenient Access from Medlock Park
A ball that catches a player in the mouth on a Medlock Park field is the kind of moment when distance matters. Elk Dental Decatur is about 6 minutes from the park by car, and we work out of our office on Church Street in Decatur, so help for a chipped or loosened tooth is close by. Families who want a dentist near Medlock Park for routine checkups enjoy that same short hop on ordinary days.
Leave the park from Gaylemont Cir and head south on Medlock Rd until it reaches N Decatur Rd. Go east on N Decatur Rd to Church St, then turn onto Church St and follow it to the office between Forkner Dr and Sycamore Dr. Count on roughly 1.5 miles and 6 minutes. Bikes cover it in about 9 minutes, and a brisk walk takes about half an hour.
Look for 1423 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030, where parking costs nothing and cyclists can lock up at our secure rack. The Elk Dental Decatur map pin works well for a first trip. If you live a little farther out, our pages for North Decatur and Toco Hills describe those drives.
Ball Fields, a Pool and a Creekside Trail
Medlock Park is one of the named neighborhoods inside the North Decatur census area, in unincorporated DeKalb County. Its heart is the county park of the same name, which holds softball and baseball diamonds, other sports fields and a swimming pool. Few neighborhoods have that much room to play so close to their front doors.
The park also anchors one end of the South Peachtree Creek Trail. The PATH route runs about 2.6 miles toward Emory University, including roughly a mile of boardwalk through forest and over wetland. A bridge lifts trail users above the railroad, where the PATH Foundation notes trains go by frequently.
Plenty of Medlock Park households spend their free time outside, whether on the diamond, in the pool or out on the boardwalk. An active life is good for the body, though teeth sometimes collect a few bumps along the way.
Sports, Scrapes and Quick Dental Fixes
Most mouth injuries on a field are minor: a chipped edge, a split lip or a tooth that feels a bit wobbly. Others call for fast action. Knowing the difference keeps parents steady on the sideline.
A permanent tooth knocked fully out of its socket is the true emergency. Grab the white chewing end rather than the root, give it a light rinse with no scrubbing and press it back into place if the player can tolerate that. Otherwise, drop it in a cup of milk or saline and drive straight over, ideally inside the first 30 to 60 minutes.
Urgent cases like that move to the top of our list, and Dr. Elkasrawy and the team try hard to see them the very day you phone. For a chipped front tooth, cosmetic bonding or dental veneers can restore the shape once the area calms down. You see the options on the chairside monitor before choosing.
Prevention still carries most of the load. A mouthguard that fits well is inexpensive protection during contact play, and routine cleanings reveal hairline cracks and weak spots before a hard hit finds them. Tuesday appointments until 7 PM can follow an afternoon practice without pulling anyone out of class.
Not every visit is about the kids, of course. Medlock Park parents who coach, cheer or swim laps deserve their own checkups, and booking them in the same block keeps the family calendar simple.
Weekend tournaments make weekdays crowded, so our select Saturdays, open 9 AM until 3 PM, can be a relief. A Medlock Park family can walk or bike over in the morning and still make an afternoon game. Wednesday's 7:30 AM start is another way to fit a cleaning in before school.
How a Dentist Near Medlock Park Can Help
Emergency Dentistry
Knocked-out, broken and chipped teeth are handled as emergencies. These urgent calls jump the line, with a same-day visit as the goal.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Bonding and veneers rebuild a front tooth clipped by a stray ball or elbow. Photos from our in-office studio guide the shape and shade.
Restorative Dentistry
When a hit cracks a back tooth, a filling or crown restores its strength. You approve the plan only after seeing the images.
Preventive Dentistry
Cleanings for players and parents keep teeth sound between seasons. Each checkup screens for oral cancer and measures the gums too.
Meet Your Dentist
Dr. Moataz "Taz" Elkasrawy has served as president of SCADA's board, and he belongs to the ADA, the Georgia Dental Association and the Hinman Dental Society. He sees every patient at the practice himself, whatever their age.
Insurance & Financing
A first-time patient in a pinch can book our $59 emergency exam, which includes a limited exam and x-ray and is open to new patients only. We accept every PPO plan and submit claims electronically on your behalf.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Elk Dental Decatur from Medlock Park, and how do I get there?
Our office is roughly 1.5 miles from the park, a drive of about 6 minutes. Take Medlock Rd south to N Decatur Rd, head east, then turn onto Church St. As a dentist near Medlock Park, we are close enough that even an urgent visit after a game is a short trip.
A tooth got knocked out during a game. What do I do right now?
Handle the tooth only by its top, swish it briefly under clean water and slide it back into the gap if possible. When that will not work, keep it moist in milk or saline. Then call and come straight in, ideally within 30 to 60 minutes, because speed gives a replanted tooth its best chance.
Is bonding enough for a chipped front tooth?
For a small chip, bonding is frequently all that is needed. Tooth-colored resin is shaped right onto the edge and matched to the surrounding shade. Bigger breaks may call for a veneer, and a crown is kept for deeper damage. Dr. Elkasrawy looks at the chip and the nerve, then explains which route protects the tooth.
What will an emergency exam cost me as a new patient?
Fifty-nine dollars: our $59 emergency exam bundles a limited exam with an x-ray, and it is reserved for new patients. Offers cannot be stacked with one another. If treatment follows, you hear the cost before anything starts, and PPO coverage is accepted when you have it.
Can I bike to my appointment from Medlock Park?
Yes, the ride is about 1.5 miles and takes roughly 9 minutes. Medlock Rd and N Decatur Rd lead to Church St, and a secure bike rack waits at the office. Walking is an option too, at around 30 minutes each way, and parking is free if you would rather drive.
Schedule Your Visit from Medlock Park
From a preseason cleaning to a tooth that caught an elbow, a dentist near Medlock Park is just down N Decatur Rd. Call (678) 562-6904 and describe what happened so we can make room. Every nearby community we welcome is gathered under areas we serve, while the Dentist Decatur, GA homepage gives a fuller picture of Elk Dental.